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Poporo Destination Guide
Touring Poporo in Solomon Islands
Poporo in the region of Solomon Islands (general) is a city located in Solomon Islands - some 228 mi or ( 368 km ) North-West of Honiara , the country's capital city .
Time in Poporo is now 02:42 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Guadalcanal " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Tutitoto, Tughagha, Titiana, Nusambaruku, and Logha. Being here already, consider visiting Tutitoto . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Poporo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Western Province (Solomon Islands)
Western Province is the largest of the provinces of the Solomon Islands. The area is renowned for its beautiful tropical islands, excellent diving and snorkelling, coral reefs and WWII wrecks, ecotourism lodges, and head-hunting shrines. The province contains many small lagoons and most of the country's tourist trade.
Located at -8.00 157.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Kolombangara
Kolombangara (sometimes spelled Kulambangara) is an island in the New Georgia Islands group of the Solomon Islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The name is from a local language, a rough translation of its meaning is "Water Lord" with approximately 80 rivers and streams running down its flanks.
Located at -7.97 157.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Motor Torpedo Boat PT-109
PT-109 was a PT boat (Patrol Torpedo boat) last commanded by Lieutenant, junior grade (LTJG) John F. Kennedy (later President of the United States) in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Kennedy's actions to save his surviving crew after the sinking of the PT-109 made him a war hero, which proved helpful in his political career. The incident may have also contributed to Kennedy's long-term back problems.
Located at -8.11 156.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Kennedy Island
Kennedy Island (colloquially known as Plum Pudding Island though the correct local name is Kasolo Island) is an island in the Solomon Islands that was named after John F. Kennedy. The island is remembered to be the area Lt. John F. Kennedy had aided his injured crew after his boat, the PT-109, was rammed by the Japanese destroyer Amagiri in World War II. Two American sailors died in the incident. Kennedy Island lies 15 minutes by boat from the provincial capital of the Western Province, Gizo.
Located at -8.11 156.91 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Nusatupe
Nusatupe is an island in the Solomon Islands; it is located in the Western Province.
Located at -8.10 156.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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Information of geographic nature is based on public data provided by geonames.org, CIA world facts book, Unesco, DBpedia and wikipedia. Weather is based on NOAA GFS.